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“It Is Time To Plan!”
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GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING TO APPLY TO MEDICAL,
DENTAL, AND OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONS
SCHOOLS
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General Remarks
1. ALL THE TIME 2. ADVISING TIME
3. RECOMMENDATION TIME 4. MCAT TIME
5. APPLICATION TIME6. INTERVIEW TIME
Notes:AdvisorsLibrary Resources
Prepared by Ruth Ann Murphy, Ph.D.Co-Chairperson, Health Professions Advisory Committee
UMHB
General remarks: These guidelines can apply to application to other than medical and dental schools.
Admission to medical, dental, and other health professions schools is a trust – not a reward. Even applying to medical school involves a commitment to a responsibility of putting the patient first. First over social life and first over personal preferences, and it begins in college!
*Internships are important. Likewise reading. Materials are available in York 301 and the UMHB Library.
The UMHB Library has: Princeton Review MCAT (4 volumes)Kaplan MCAT (3 volumes)MCAT Preparation“The Learning Express” provides the
opportunity to take practice MCAT’s online, and other study assistance.
“Testing and Education Reference Center with Career Search” includes study guides and MCAT, GRE and other prep exams. This is located in Database List A-Z and replaces Learning Express Advantage which expires in July 2008.
Inside scoop on medical school admissions workbook 610,.71 I5916k
MCAT verbal reasoning 610.76 076ev5MCAT organic chemistry 610.76 076eo5MCAT physics 610.76 076ep5MCAT biology 610.76 076eb5MCAT chemistry 610.76 076e5GRE PreparationBarron’s How to Prepare for the DAT, Dental
Admission TestPreparing for Your ACS Exam in Organic
ChemistryAnd more!!
The Pre-Med/Pre-Dent Advisor has copies of the following available for student use.
Health Professions Admissions Guide – Strategy for SuccessInterviewing for Health Professions SchoolsMedical School Admission RequirementsMeeting the Challenge of the MCATWrite for Success – Preparing a Successful Professional School
Application
*Summer Programs are helpful.
*Shadowing is great, and you can sometimes arrange for this with doctors and other health professionals you know in your hometown.
Some UMHB OpportunitiesBiology Club.
Math Club, Delta Psi Theta: Lectures (coordinated by Dr. Bill Harding)Chemistry Club, Sigma Pi: Medical School Tours, Speakers, Projects
Early Admission to Dental School
Other OpportunitiesJAIL MinistryMartha’s Kitchen/Shelter, 601 South 7th , Temple 76504-5520Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic Volunteer Line 254.724.3199Scott & White Memorial Hospital and Clinic Part-Time Work Human
Resources Line 254.724.3772For more local (and some overseas!) opportunities check with theBaptist Student Ministry, 254.295.4234. Other opportunities to gain valuable experience may come through assistance to persons suffering the effects of natural disasters, such as hurricanes, etc.
As you help others in the community through voluntary or paid work, be sure you keep a record of when you worked, what you did, and the name, job title, and contact information of your supervisor(s). It is important to be able to document this type of work.
Remember!
1. Failing to plan is planning to fail.
2. Plan your work, and then work your plan!
1. ALL THE TIME
”Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
a. Watch bulletin board outside York 301 office for announcements.b. Check your e-mail frequently. Do not let your e-mail box get filled, as
important e-mails will not reach you.c. Have a professional-sounding e-mail address.d. Have a reliable e-mail address. e. Premeds: buy a copy of the MCAT guide and start studying it – now.f. Premeds: Take a timed, practice MCAT verbal section as soon as
possible in college (freshman year is not too early) and expect to get an actual verbal score on the actual exam that is one number lower than the practice score.
2. ADVISING TIME
a. There is no pre-med or pre-dental, etc. major; after all, if someone didn’t attend medical school, why would they want to explain why they majored in “pre-med?”
b. An alternate plan, in case professional school admittance is delayed or non-existent, is of great importance. Choose a major that will enable you to earn a living, doing something you enjoy, while still preparing for your career in the health sciences.
c. Be sure that you meet the requirements of the school you hope to attend. Allow sufficient time to get in all the needed courses, and be aware that pre-requisites can delay a program. (In other words, one cannot take 8 hours of General Chemistry and 8 hours of Organic Chemistry in the same semester.) Requirements can change over time, so keep up with changes.
d. Try not to skip from school to school. Avoid the appearance of “shopping” for schools where certain courses are easier. As a rule, community college courses are considered less rigorous than university courses.
e. Medical schools are interested in students who can juggle fairly heavy course loads along with some extracurricular activities. Students who maintain a 4.0 while taking only 12 hours and doing nothing else are usually not that impressive.
e. Medical schools also like to see students who can handle Organic Chemistry and General Physics during the same semesters.
f. Plan ahead, whenever possible, to avoid dropping courses. The presence of one or more W’s on a transcript can be a source of concern to an admissions committee.
g. Low grades in courses are to be avoided; however, an upward trend of GPA over the college years is far better than a downward one.
h. Be prepared to explain in a letter of application why a semester had low grades – and why that will not happen again!
3. RECOMMENDATION TIME
a. Early in your college career, start to get to know your professors. Do not waste the instructor’s time, but do get acquainted. Your first office visit should not be a request for a letter of recommendation.
b. Be involved in extracurricular activities which support your planned career. Ask how you can volunteer or work in the health professions field.
c. Take charge of your education; do not rely on parents, spouse, or others to arrange your meetings, make telephone calls for you, etc.
d. Realize that you are creating an impression of yourself when you interact with professors. Be the polite, caring person now – that you aspire to be as a health professional. Be courteous on the phone, and in person. Be diligent, punctual, and responsible about class work. Be on time for advising appointments; definitely let the professor know if you are not coming.
e. Working as a TA in lab courses, or helping in a math or science department, can help create a good impression of your ability – if you are diligent, punctual, and responsible about your duties. You will also learn a lot of material that is not taught in the classroom! Ask your math and science professors about opportunities to do this. To leave a good impression, follow
instructions exactly, and be willing to do everything you are asked to do – not just what seems interesting.
f. Waiving your right to view the evaluations will increase their credibility.
g. Recommendations by the Health Professions Advisory Committee are preferred by admissions committees, to recommendations by individual professors. Pre-med and pre-dental students should download the form at the TMDSAS (Texas Medical and Dental Schools Applications Service) website, complete and sign the top portion, and take it to the Chairperson of the Health Professions Advisory Committee for distribution to other Committee members. If the student does not get a Committee evaluation, they should get evaluations from two professors. Students applying to Baylor College of Dentistry are also required to submit a recommendation from a practicing dentist.
To allow these to be processed in a timely manner, they should be submitted to the Chairperson during the spring semester. During summer many faculty are away from their offices and unavailable for preparing evaluation letters.
h. Professional schools want recommendations from professors – not physicians, family friends, etc.
i. Do not bring stamped, self-addressed envelopes for your professors to use when sending recommendations to health professions schools. These must arrive at the health professions school as metered mail on UMHB letterhead, to look official.
j. Do provide professors with the written addresses and deadlines for recommendations.
k. You are responsible for verifying that the letters of evaluation are received by the professional schools to which you are applying. If they have not been received in a timely manner, you should check with the Chairperson of the Health Professions Advisory Committee who keeps copies of such correspondence and can send duplicate copies of the documents.
l. Think very carefully about the type of image you want to present as you apply. Be honest about your plans and goals.
m. Be your own representative whenever possible; in other words it looks better for you to make requests of advisors and professional school personnel, than to ask family members (parents, spouses, etc.) to obtain information.
4. MCAT TIME
a. Begin study early; plan the MCAT preparation into your schedule when you are advised. Try to take a fairly light load of classes the semester you take the MCAT. This semester should be the spring semester of the year before you graduate. MCAT’s are given later in the year, but it is advantageous to take the MCAT in the spring of the year preceding your graduation.
b. Purchase an MCAT guide with sample tests early in your college career, and refer to it frequently as you take your college work.
c. When you get ready to prepare for the MCAT, work the practice MCATs available in current MCAT guides.
d. Those who take the earlier MCAT tests are generally considered better prepared, and tend to have an advantage over the later group.
e. Commercial preparation courses are not necessary, if you take charge of your study schedule. If you do enroll in these, scholarships are available for those with limited finances.
f. There are no practice MCAT’s – you need to be prepared when you take the MCAT.
g. The following suggestions should help prepare for the verbal section of the MCAT. Do not take this for granted – it is challenging. Try flash cards if you have trouble recognizing vocabulary. Read publications such as “The Times Literary Supplement,” “The New York Review of Books,” “The New Yorker,” “The Economist,” and “Atlantic.” Keep copies of articles from these handy to be ready while waiting for laundry, waiting in line, etc. ESL students with severe language problems can be helped by hiring a tutor to work through a verbal section prep course, beginning in early February.
h. Schedule your time for studying by making a list of topics to study and how long you estimate they should be studied. Then incorporate these into your schedule. These can be modified as you begin studying, but a plan will help ensure that you get around to studying all the topics sufficiently, rather than “majoring” in a few topics and not having sufficient time to study others.
i. Cost of taking the MCAT is $210 plus review courses, books, etc.
j. The highest possible grade on the MCAT is 45 with the national average being 24. Each question on the test is weighted individually, with more
"credit" given for harder questions. Thus, a student with a lower percentage score may actually have a higher MCAT score than another who had fewer hard questions. The test consists of three sections (Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Verbal Reasoning) each with a maximum score of 15, and a writing sample with a score between “J” and “T” with the national average being “O.”
k. The 2015 MCAT is to include social sciences and other changes as described on the AAMC website; your UMHB degree can easily include the necessary psychology and sociology background.
5. APPLICATION TIME:
a. Apply early. Regardless of stated deadlines, those who apply early usually have an advantage. Those who apply later in the application period may discover that all available openings for interviews are already filled. Apply as early as possible without sacrificing quality – be sure the application is well written. Typically you should apply about June of the summer before your senior year, to attain interviews during your senior year.
b. See notes on email in Part 1. Most communications to you will be via email.
c. If you are applying to medical school, apply to all the Texas medical schools – including Baylor, which unlike the others, is private. To omit Baylor could raise questions. Likewise for dental schools in the state.
Your best chances (if you are a Texas resident) would be to get into a Texas Medical School. There are nine of these:
Baylor College of Medicine – Houston Texas A&M University Health Science Center - College Station, Round
Rock, and TempleTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center - LubbockTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of
Medicine - El PasoThe University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of
Osteopathic Medicine – Fort Worth The University of Texas – Houston Medical SchoolThe University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio Medical
SchoolThe University of Texas Medical Branch - GalvestonThe University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas
They are all good! There is a saying: “The best medical school for you is the one that accepts you.” This is true when speaking of Texas medical schools.
d. You must mention all college work, successful or not, on your application; to omit schools where you did poorly is to submit a fraudulent application.
e. Those who are applying to the Texas medical schools should plan on spending a total of $1000-$2000 in fees, travel and lodging expenses, etc.
f. Do not worry about the expense of attending medical school. Texas has some of the lowest rates in the country, and loans and other programs are available to assist you.
6. INTERVIEW TIME
a. Consider all accredited schools. The (accredited) medical school that accepts you is the best school for you! Don’t cling to a plan to attend one school, until you have visited the other schools which offer interviews.
b. Have a dependable means of transportation. You do not want to miss your interview, or arrive late, due to car trouble.
c. Get plenty of rest the night before your interview and allow plenty of time so that you are not late. Allow time to find the location. Staying overnight in a motel beats getting up early at home and rushing through highway traffic to an interview.
d. Dress conservatively and neatly. Avoid body-piercing and extreme fashions. Be meticulously groomed. Gray suits are preferable to dark colors, as you are less likely to be tempted to remove lint particles from your clothing during the interview. Do not wear 3-inch heels; you will be doing a lot of walking.
e. Don’t fidget during the interview. Try to answer questions without a flat “yes” or “no” when reasonable. You want your personality to shine through.
f. Be polite to the interviewer, regardless of whether they seem polite to you. Any problems in this area can be shared with your pre-health professions advisor later.
g. Be prepared for a question such as, “What do you know about our school?” You should do your research on the school in advance of the interview, so that you can answer the question knowledgeably.
i. Try to make good eye contact with the interviewer. (If you look into their eyes long enough to determine eye color, that is about right.) Shaking hands with your thumb up is a plus! Practice this, so you do not squeeze the interviewer’s hand too tightly, nor offer a limp handshake.
j. Write a thank-you note to each school where you interview. Address this to the interviewer(s) you saw. Try to convey that you are still interested in attending their school (assuming this is correct.) It is also helpful to mention something you learned at the interview about the school or medicine, etc. Your thank-you note is a sign of courtesy; it also acts to remind the interviewer of your interest.
k. Keep your UMHB advisor posted on your progress. S/he can help you!
l. Secondaries cost $75-100 each. Interviews cost about $300-400 each, including haircut (!), clothing, transportation, meals, taxis, hotel/motel.
Practice the habits of courtesy, professionalism, listening, now!
What should you do if you are not accepted to medical school?
1. Decide if you still really want to attend medical school.2. If so, re-apply.3. Strengthen your application by focusing on weaker areas. Discuss this with the pre-med advisor to identify these areas.
a. Retake the MCAT if the score was low.b. Take more, hard science classes if your science GPA was low or if you
need more references from science professors.c. If medical experience is limited, participate in shadowing, volunteer, or
even paid work in medical areas.d. Consider taking another degree.
1) A second degree at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.2) Clinical Lab Sciences degree (available through UMHB)3) Tufts University MS in Biomedical Sciences degree, designed to
strengthen applicants to medical school.4) Loyola University at Chicago, post-baccalaureate program in
Medical Sciences.e. Do not let yourself become discouraged! Many people reapply to
medical school and are admitted. If you reapply, it shows you are strongly committed to medical school.
4. Consider medicals schools offshore* and in Mexico. Be sure these are accredited and be aware that you would have to take a test after you become an M.D., and before you are allowed to practice medicine in the U.S. Some of these schools are okay and admission is less competitive than for U.S. schools.
*You should check your credit rating before applying to a Caribbean school and verify that you will qualify for one of their alternative loan programs.
5. How will you pay for medical school? Consult the following website. While scholarships may be limited, more opportunities for “loan forgiveness” are out there.
An excellent place to refer students is www.aamc.org/FIRST which is their comprehensive financial aid website.
UMHB Pre-Health Professions Advisors
AREA ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE UMHB BOX
Clinical Lab Science (formerly Medical Technology
Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy
York 306 (254)4542
8013 [email protected]
Pre-Dental Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy
York 301 (254)295-4543
8013 [email protected]
Pre-Medical Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy
York 301 (254)295-4543
8013 [email protected]
Pre-Pharmacy Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy
York 201 (254)295-4543
8013 [email protected]
Pre-Physical Therapy
Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy
York 301 (254)295-4543
8013 [email protected]
Pre-Physician’s Assistant
Dr. Karen Grant
York 201 (254)295-4147
8432 [email protected]
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy
York 301 (254)295-4543
8013 [email protected]
Pre-Optometry
Dr. Karen Grant
York 201 (254)295-4147
8432 [email protected]
Pre-Podiatry Dr. Ruth Ann Murphy
York 301 (254)295-4543
8013 [email protected]
Pre-Veterinary Dr. Cathleen Early
York 205 (254)295-5041
8432 [email protected]
UMHB cannot guarantee that students will be admitted to the professional school of their choice; however, the above advisors are available to assist with planning and helping students to pursue their goals.
UMHB Library Resources.
1. On Reserve:Don’t miss these – you need this information to be competitive!
1. Health Professions Admission Guide2. Interviewing for Health Professions Schools3. Meeting the Challenge of the MCAT4. Write for Success: Preparing a Successful Professional School ApplicationYou can also purchase these through AAMC (American Association of Medical Colleges) at www.aamc.org
2. Computerized Practice Tests: “The Learning Express” provides practice MCAT’s.
3. MCAT Prep materials are available for check-out in York 305.
Typical requirements and strongly recommended courses for medical school are:
1. Biology – Eleven hours of science majors’ courses with one year of formal laboratory work. 2. Chemistry – one year of General Chemistry with lab , one year of Organic Chemistry with lab, Biochemistry (3-4 hours.).3. English - one year of College English4. Physics – one year of General Physics with lab
5. Mathematics through Pre-Calculus and Statistics
6. Introduction to Sociology7. General Psychology.
Note: At Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, for the 2012 entering year, there is a statistics requirement and not a calculus requirement. The statistics requirement may be met with a 3 semester credit (or equivalent quarter hours of credit) course from a regionally-accredited college or university in any academic discipline. The course content should include descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, sampling techniques, measures of relationship, regression models and other tests for significance. This course must be completed prior to matriculation.
Online Resources.These include:
1. www.nextgenmd.org, “An Introduction to Medicine.” 2. www.e-mcat.com, MCAT Practice Online. Current price = $80. Has
four practice tests and many other good features. See the FAQ section of MCAT Practice Online (right side of page below “Login”)
3. Drflowersmcat.com This is reported to be a good, online MCAT prep course for self-motivated students who do not want to spend a lot of money on a prep course..
3. www.whatispublichealth.org discusses “Why Should You Consider a Career in Public Health?” – and more!
4. www.healthprofessions.org – see series of links on “Becoming Familiar with Health Care Issues.”
5. www.texashotjobs.org – “Health Opportunities in Texas – A Cool Guide to Health Careers.”
6. The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) has a website with guides for sale which offer assistance to the applicant; some of these are available for checkout from the Chemistry Department. These include Medical School Admissions Requirements (MSAR’s) and booklets on writing the personal statement and being interviewed.
7. Explorehealthcareers.org8. Explore http://www.student doctor.net
Advisor Resources.
Medical School Admissions Requirements (this lists U.S. medical schools with MCAT scores and GPA’s of those admitted) and other materials are available in York 306.
Average Physician Salaries.
Specialty National 6 years Practicing Average Salary
Median Starting RangeSalary
Allergy & Immunology $246,000 $190,000Anesthesiology $360,000 $265,000Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery $522,875 $360,000Cardiology $402,000 $272,000Colon & Rectal Surgery $389,700 $290,000Critical Care Medicine $258,750 $198,000Dermatology $365,450 $234,000Diagnostic Radiology – Interventional
$469,800 $335,000
Diagnostic Radiology – Non-Interventional
$444,850 $330,000
Emergency Medicine $237,000 -Endocrinology $214,550 $165,000
Family Medicine $199,850 $138,000Family Medicine – with Obstetrics
$207,900 $142,000
Gastroenterology $398,800 $272,000General Surgery $350,000 $225,000Gynecological Oncology $402,000 $300,000Gynecology $233,000 $210,000Gynecology & Obstetrics $279,750 $200,000Hematology & Medical Oncology
$314,800 $222,000
Hospitalist $210,950 $165,000Infectious Disease $225,000 $158,000Internal Medicine $208,790 $145,000Nephrology $252,000 $180,000Neonatology $275,400 $196,000Neurological Surgery $589,500 $395,000Neurology $237,000 $190,000Ophthalmology $248,000 $210,000Orthopedic Surgery $485,500 $315,000Orthopedic Surgery – Pediatrics
$395,420 $318,000
Orthopedic Surgery – Spine $625,000 $465,000Otolaryngology $350,000 $222,000Pathology $221,000 -Pediatric Cardiology $230,900 $189,000Pediatric Endocrinology $187,600 $170,000Pediatric Gastroenterology $230,500 $175,000Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
$210,000 $175,000
Pediatric Infectious Disease $205,000 $173,000Pediatric Intensive Care $252,500 $195,000Pediatric Nephrology $196,000 $172,000Pediatric Neurology $218,200 $182,000Pediatric Pulmonary Disease
$190,000 $162,000
Pediatric Surgery $401,000 $295,000Pediatrics $202,500 $162,000Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
$233,300 $178,000
Plastic Surgery $382,000 $273,000Psychiatry $211,000 $165,000Psychiatry – Child $218,300 $159,000Pulmonary Disease $298,000 $191,500Rheumatology $220,500 $163,500Trauma Surgery $400,000 $298,000Urgent Care $215,000 $142,000Urology $400,000 $250,000Vascular Surgery $405,000 $259,400
Sample Four-Year Plan for Pre-Meds (and Pre-Dents)
YEAR/SEMESTER FALL SPRING
Freshman
15/17 = 32 hours
ENGL 1321MATH 1306CHEM 1410BIOL1410UMHB 1101UMHB 1002
ENGL 1322CSBS 1311MATH 1320CHEM 1420BIOL 1420UMHB 1002
Sophomore
18/17 = 35 hours
ENGL 2321CHEM 3410PHYS 2411BIOL 2440Social ScienceUMHB 1002
ENGL 2322CHEM 3420PHYS 2412MATH 1330COMM 1320UMHB 1002
Junior
16/15 = 31 hours
CHEM 3400CHEM 3440BIOL 3310BIOL 2441EXSS ----(16 hrs.)
CHEM 3450CHEM 4430CSBS 1312EXSS ----MATH 3303MCAT!! Apply to Medical School!!
Senior
(16/14 = 30 hrs.)
CHEM 4191CHEM 4293BIOL 4410Social Sci.Social Sci.Humanities
Elective /CHEM 4440BIOL 3470Social Sci. MATH 3303
Typical requirements for dental school are: A minimum of 90 semester hours and the following courses with at least a grade of “C”
1. Biology – two years of science majors courses with one year of formal laboratory work. 2. Chemistry – one year of General Chemistry with lab , one year of Organic Chemistry with lab, three hours of Biochemistry3. English - one year of College English4. Physics – one year of General Physics with lab5. Mathematics including College Algebra and Trigonometry is needed to take General Chemistry and General Physics; Statistics (3 hours) from a Math or Statistics department.
There are three dental schools in Texas:1. Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas2. Univ. of Texas Health Science Center in
Houston (UTHSCH)3. Univ. of Texas Health Science Center in San
Antonio (UTHSCSA)
Sample Four-Year Plan for Pre- Dents (Early Admission to UTSA with Biology Major) UTSA limits this
to Texas residents who graduated from high school the previous year. A 3.40 overall and science GPA is required to remain in the
program.
YEAR/SEMESTER FALL SPRINGFreshman
16/15 = 31 hours
ENGL 1321MATH 1320CHEM 1410BIOL 1090BIOL1410UMHB 1101UMHB 1002 EXSS x1xx
ENGL 1322CSBS 1311CHEM 1420BIOL 1420UMHB 1002EXSS x1xxApply to UTSA !!
Summer (Fr/Sph)9 hours
Social Science 3 hrs.MATH3303
Social Science 3 hrs.
Sophomore
18/17 = 35 hours
ENGL 2321CHEM 3410PHYS 2411BIOL 2440Fine ArtsUMHB 1002
ENGL 2322CHEM 3420PHYS 2412BIOL 2441 COMM 1320UMHB 1002
Summer (Sph/Jr) Dental Enrichment Program at UTSA Dental School
TAKE DAT!!!Allows time for a retake if needed
Junior
16/15 = 31 hours
BIOL 3310 BIOL 34xx or 44xxBIOL 4191BIOL 4410Social Science 3 hrs.
CHEM 4430BIOL 4415BIOL 3340BIOL 24 80 BIOL 4090
Summer (Jr/Sr)6 hours
Social Science 3 hrs. CSBS 1312
Senior24 hours
Dental Studies Minor
Transferred back to UMHB from UTSA
*In the preceding plan, BIOL 4450 can be taken in the minimester of the junior year to fulfill BIOL 34XX or 44XX.
The DAT (Dental Admission Test) has a maximum score of 30 with 16 being the national average. It has four sections: Survey of Natural Sciences, Perceptual Ability, Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Reasoning. Early admission to UTSA Dental School requires a minimum of 18 on the DAT. Other Programs:
*1. Anesthesia Assistant, Case Western Reserve.Admission Requirements:
*a. Bachelor’s Degree*b. Pre-requisite courses with a grade of at least
B minus. These courses with UMHB numbers are: CHEM 1410, 1420, 3410, 3420 and 4430 – General Chem I and II, Organic Chem I and II, and Biochem; BIOL 1410, 1420, 2440, and 2441 – Zoology, Botany, A&P I and II; MATH 1330 and 3303 – Calculus I and Statistics; PHYS 2411 & 2412 or PHYS 2421 & 2422 - General Physics algebra-based or calculus-based; ENGL 1321 – English Comp I. All of these courses can be part of a Bachelor’s degree.
*c. MCATStudents should check with the institution to ensure acceptance of any questionable courses, as well as check for additional requirements and changes. The following link provides additional details:
http://www.anesthesiaprogram.com/admissions.htm
*2. AudiologyDescription: Audiologists are
independent professionals specializing in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of hearing and balance disorders from birth through adulthood. The audiologist has an earned doctoral degree (Au.D.)
Required courses for admission to a school/college of Audiology include Biology/Zoology 6 credits, Chemistry 10 credits, Mathematics 6 credits, Physics 8 credits, Communication 3 credits, Statistics, 3 credits, English 6 credits, Psychology 3 credits, Humanities 9 credits, Social Sciences 9 credits, Foreign Language 6 credits.
Schools: Visit the Audiology Foundation of American website: www.Audfound.org
Average Income: Graduates of four-year Au.D. programs earned an average salary of $54,500 in 2003.
Average Cost of earning a degree:2003 figures are In-state $6,230/yr, Out-of-state $14,440/yr, Private $19,950/yr, plus books, students fees, room and board.
Audiology Average Salary based on 2012 figures: Starting Salary $58,000, Overall Average $69,000, Upper Ranges $81,000 (management.)
*3. Chinese MedicineReceived July 24, 2014, from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco:
At ACTCM, we offer a Master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The program is about 3-4 years and enables a student to practice as a Chinese medicine practitioner using acupuncture, herbal formulas, and a combination of diet and exercise advice based on Eastern philosophy. The first part of the program is mostly in the classroom learning medical Chinese, acupuncture points, herbal formulas, etc. The second half of the program consists of clinical externships in a variety of hospitals and clinics around the Bay Area.
California has 18 Chinese medicine schools with 11,000 practitioners so you can see that, at least on the West Coast, Chinese medicine is very popular and growing by the day. It has been well researched that a combination of acupuncture and herbs are more effective for pain than Western medicine. Here’s an article - http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/615163-acupuncture-helps-relieve-headache-and-back-pain-study-shows/?sidebar=related-below.
For more information contact:
Megan [email protected]
ACTCM Recruitment and Admissions455 Arkansas StreetSan Francisco, CA 94107415-401-0464
*4. Chiropractic Studies (Alternative Medicine)
There are two Chiropractic Schools in Texas: Parker College in Dallas and Texas College in Pasadena (near Houston.) Courses required for admission are listed below; note that a four-year degree is not required, only 90 semester hours. While Math is not listed as a requirement, College Algebra or the equivalent is needed for General Chemistry, and Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus or the equivalent is needed for
Physics. Students are advised to watch for updates in case of a change in admission requirements.
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Pre-Requisites for Chiropractic School:
COURSES PARKER COLLEGE
TEXAS COLLEGE
Biology with Lab (e.g., Zoology, A&P I, Microbiology)
8 hours 6 hours
General Chemistry with Lab
8 hours 6 hours
Organic Chemistry with Lab
8 hours 6 hours
Physics with Lab 7 hours 6 hours
English Composition
6 hours 6 hours
Psychology (General, Developmental)
3 hours 3 hours
Humanities, Social Science
15 hours 15 hours
Computer - 3 hours or demonstrated proficiency
#5. Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical TechnologistThis is a four-year program composed of three years at UMHB and a fourth (12-month) year at Scott & White Hospital.Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist Salary based on 2012 figures: Overall Average = $59,000
*6. Medical Missionsa. ISL (International Service Learning at
islonline.org
*7. Medical RecordsThis is one of the few healthcare industry jobs
that involves no direct contact with patients.Most medical records and health information
technicians have an associate degree with courses in computer science, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.
Schools in Texas offering Medical Records Training are: Baylor Health Care System (214) 820-7616, North Harris College, (281) 765-7829, and Paris Junior College (903) 782-0731. These award the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Approved Coding Certificate Program. The AHIMA website (http://www.ahima.org/careers) provides further information.
*8. Nutrition1. U. T. Austin: Option II coordinated
program in dietetics under the direction of the Department of Nutrition in the College of Natural Sciences. (See catalog.)
2. University of Houston [email protected]
Average salary for Dietician/Nutritionist based on 2012 figures: Starting Salary: $44,500; Overall average: $53,500; Upper Range: $63,200.
*9. Occupational TherapyCommon requirements for Occupational (OT) school include
Freshman English, 6 hours; Technical Writing, 3 hours; Speech, 3 hours; U.S. History, 6 hours; U.S./Texas Government, 6 hours; Humanities (such as Archeology, Art, Drama, Music, Philosophy, Communication, History of World Civilizations), 6 hours; Introduction to Psychology, 3 hours; Abnormal Psychology, 3 hours; Developmental Psychology, 3 hours; additional Psychology, 3 hours; Sociology, 3 hours; Math such as College Algebra or Trigonometry, 3 hours; Statistics, 3 hours; Physics or Kinesiology, 4 hours; Anatomy & Physiology, 8 hours; Medical Terminology, 1 hour - and a baccalaureate (four-year) degree. Any major is acceptable as long as these requirements are satisfied. To earn the Master’s in Occupational Therapy, about 2 1/2 years, or about 90 hours of graduate work are required. The student must also pass the national certification test and have 6-9 months of supervised clinical experience.
As of January 2017 the following course requirements are in place.
TWU COURSESAll prerequisite courses must be completed at the time of application with no grade below C and a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0.Elementary StatisticsAnatomy & Physiology I & IIDevelopmental Psychology
UT Medical Branch at Galveston Admissions Requirements include the following courses.
o Abnormal Psychology - 3 hours
o Human Anatomy and Physiology (including lab) - 8 hourso Human Movement or Physics - 3 hours
(i.e. analysis of movement, biomechanics, anatomical kinesiology)o Lifespan Human Development - 3 hourso Neurological Basis for Human Behavior - 3 hours
(i.e. physiology psychology, behavioral neurosciences, biopsychology, brain and behavior, neuroanatomy, neurobiology, neurophysiology, neuroscience)
o Statistics or Research Design/Methods - 3 hours
o Behavioral Sciences - 3 hours (take one)(i.e. Intro to Sociology, Intro to Anthropology, or Intro to Psychology)
UT SAN ANTONIO
o Human Anatomy and lab or Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 semester credit hours
o Human Physiology and lab or Anatomy and Physiology II, 4 semester credit hours
o Physics I Lecture (Introductory Physics), 3 semester credit hours
o Kinesiology Lecture (to include principles of human movement), 3 semester credit hours
o Abnormal Psychology, 3 semester credit hourso Developmental Psychology, 3 semester credit hourso Any Sociology lecture or Anthropology lecture, 3 semester
credit hourso Statistics, 3 semester credit hourso Medical Terminology, 1 semester credit hour
“Curricula of accredited occupational therapy programs are required to include a broad foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, basic tenets of occupational therapy, occupational therapy theoretical perspectives, the process of screening and evaluation, the process of formulation and implementation of an intervention plan, context of service delivery, management of occupational therapy services, use of research, professional ethics, values, and responsibilities, and 24 hours of fieldwork education.” Health Professions Career and Education Directory 2007-2008, by the American Medical Association, page 273.
The student should keep up-to-date with specific schools’ requirements, as these can change. Schools of Occupational Therapy in Texas are located at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas Woman’s University in Denton, The University of Texas Medical
Branch in Galveston, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, The University of Texas at El Paso Health Science Center, and The University of Texas Pan-American at Edinburg.
Average salary for Occupational Therapist based on 2012 figures: Starting = $63,000; Overall Average = $74,500; Upper Ranges = $87,200.
*10. OptometryPre-requisites (University of Houston College of Optometry):
1. Zoology, Botany, Microbiology with Lab, Advanced Physiology with Lab, Human Anatomy with Lab.
2. General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Biochemistry.
3. Elementary Functions, Calculus I4. General Physics I and II5. Introduction to Psychology, Statistical
Methods in Psychology 6. Baccalaureate Degree.
The Optometry Admission Test (OAT) test is required. If your first score is low, you can take it again in the spring of the year you plan to matriculate (enter optometry school); some schools may put your application on hold until the second score is obtained.
Four years of optometry school are required to receive the Doctor of Optometry degree .
*11. Pharmacy
Common requirements for pharmacy school are General Chemistry with lab, 8 hours; Organic Chemistry with lab, 8 hours; possibly Biochemistry, 3-
4 hours; General Biology with lab, 8 hours; Microbiology with lab, 4 hours; General Physics with lab, 8 hours; Calculus, 3 hours; Statistics, 3 hours; Speech, 3 hours; Economics (Macroeconomics preferred), 3 hours; English Comp I and II, 6 hours; English literature, 3 hours; Humanities/Social Sciences, 15 hours. The Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) is also required.
At Texas Tech all students must complete a 3000 (300) level course in the broad field of human-based sciences. This course is in addition to all other existing prerequisites. Human-based science courses may include anatomy, biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biomechanics, biomedical research, biophysics, biotechnology, developmental biology, genetics, histology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, physiology, and virology. Applicants wishing to have a course evaluated for approval may submit a request to the Texas Tech School of Pharmacy Office of Student Services.
Admission requires the baccalaureate (four-year) degree before entering pharmacy school. Students then graduate with the D. Pharm. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree.
Pharmacy Schools in Texas are located at Texas Tech University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of the Incarnate Word (Feik School of Pharmacy.)
Average salary for Pharmacists based on 2012 figures: starting: $90,300; overall average: $103,400; upper range: $117,700
Sample Four-Year Plan for Pre-Pharmacy with a Chemistry* Major and a Biology Minor
Yellow-highlighted courses are required for most Schools of Pharmacy; green-highlighted courses are pre-requisites for required courses.
There is a choice of social sciences allowed; also students may elect which English literature course they are to take.
YEAR/SEMESTER FALL SPRING
Freshman
15/17 = 32 hours
ENGL 1321 Fr. EnglishMATH 1306 Coll Alg . CHEM 1410 Gen Chem I BIOL1110/1310 Gen. Biol. IUMHB 1101 Fr Seminar UMHB 1002 Chapel UMHB 1005 Fine Arts Exp.
ENGL 1322 Fr. EnglishCSBS 1311 Old Testament MATH 1320 Elem. FcnsCHEM 1420 Gen. Chem. II BIOL 11120/1320 Gen. Biol. II UMHB 1002 ChapelUMHB 1005 Fine Arts Exp.
Sophomore
15/15 = 30 hours
CHEM 3410 Org. Chem. I PHYS 2411 Gen. Phys. I BIOL 2140,2340 A&P IPSYC 1301 Gen. Psychology UMHB 1002 Chapel UMHB 1005 Fine Arts Exp.
CHEM 3420 Org. Chem. II PHYS 2412 Gen. Phys. II MATH 1330 Calculus I BIOL 2141,2341 A&P II UMHB 1002 Chapel UMHB 1005 Fine Arts Exp.
Summer (3 hours) PSYC 3310 Developmental Psych.
Junior
16/15 = 31 hours
CHEM 3400 Quant. CHEM 3440 Phys Chem I BIOL 3310 GeneticsBIOL 2180,2380 MicrobiologyEXSS -1—UMHB 1005 Fine Arts Exp.
CHEM 3450 Phys Chem. II CHEM 4430 Biochem. CSBS 1312 New Testament EXSS -1--COMM 1320 Public Speaking UMHB 1005 Fine Arts Exp.
Senior
(15/16 = 31 hrs.)
BECO 2312 EconomicsCHEM 4191 SeminarCHEM 4293 ResearchENGL LiteratureSOCI 1311 Intro to Soc. Humanities UMHB 1005 Fine Arts Exp.
Elective /CHEM 4440BIOL 3170,3370 EcologyENGL LiteratureMATH 3303 StatisticsSocial Science UMHB 1005 Fine Arts Exp.
*For other majors, add major courses per catalog, delete Calculus I, and delete all non-highlighted Chemistry courses.
Texas Pharmacy School Requirements
School Location ApplicationDeadline Letters of Evaluation GPA PCAT Application
CostTexas A&M
University Kingsville
Kingsville Jan. 15 3; at least 2 from professors
2.75 Acceptable PCAT score
$100
Univ. of Texas Austin Jan. 6 2; Ideally 1 from a pharmacist
2.00; 3.6 of last entering class
70% $100
Texas Tech Health Sciences
Center
Abilene/ Amarillo Dec. 15
3; Recommendations from relatives not accepted
3.00
73% for last entering class
$100
University of Houston Houston Feb. 15
3; 1 from a pharmacist, 1 from advisor/professor, 1 from employer/2nd professor
2.00; last entering class 3.59
75% $150
Texas Southern University Houston Feb. 15
at 12am3 professional recommendations 2.75 Not
posted $150 & $42*
University of Incarnate Word San
Antonio Dec.1 2 recommendations2.5 overall and 2.5 science
Notposted
$50 & PCAS App.
*There is an additional fee because students must apply using both the pharmacy school and the TSU applications.
On September 22, 2010, the pharmacy schools were asked (via TAAHP listserv) to reply to three questions. These are their responses:
Pharmacy School Requirements, ContinuedSchool
ResponderDoes your school
accept a health professions advising
committee letter?
Does your school
average in all re-takes of a course or use the
highest grade?
Does your school accept re-takes of an ug course after the student receives the B.S?
Texas A&M University Kingsville
No Response No Response
No Response
University of Texas
Richard Wilcox
Prefer pharmacist employers over any academic LOR
Include all grades (original and retakes) in GPA
Encourage students not to retake prereq courses (unless the grade <C). Suggest they earn good grades in advanced courses
Texas Tech Health
SciencesCenterSharon
Harrison
Accept one letter from committeePrefer three different individuals, not just professors
Accept last grade earned
Accept re-takes after receiving BS
University of Houston
Morgan Ely
Accepts committee letter in place of a professor letter
Averages all re-takes
Accepts re-takes after BS
Texas Southern University
No Response No Response
No Response
University of Incarnate
WordKristen
Dicianna
Goes through PharmcasNo specific individuals requiredRecommend a letter from both professor and employer
Averages all attempts to get true GPA
Can re-take any course, but will be averaged in with other attempts
*12. Physical TherapyFor admission to most Physical Therapy
schools, the following courses are required: General Chemistry I and II, General Physics I and II, Eight hours of Biology, Physiology (4 hours with lab), College Algebra, Trigonometry or Calculus, Introduction to Sociology, General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Six hours of English, Three hours of Speech, and Three hours of Statistics.
Documented time working in a Physical Therapy facility is also needed for entry to most schools. As examples, students accepted to Hardin-Simmons University’s program average 300 hours of volunteer-observation time (requested in a variety of settings ) and Idaho State University requires a minimum of 80 hours in two different settings.
Any major is acceptable as long as you take the required courses. A major in Biology, Chemistry, or Psychology is suggested for consideration.
Students should verify exact requirements with the school(s) of their choice, as these are subject to change.
Generally speaking, one should apply a year in advance of entering a program; for example, the deadline for entering the Texas Woman’s University fall 2009 program, was November 1, 2008, and applying between July and September is recommended.
Schools of Physical Therapy in Texas include University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, Texas; Angelo State University, San Angelo; Hardin-Simmons University ([email protected]), Abilene; Texas State University ([email protected]), San Marcos; Texas Tech University ([email protected]), Lubbock; Texas Woman’s University ([email protected]), Dallas and Houston; U.S. Army – Baylor University, ([email protected]) Fort Sam Houston; The University of Texas at El Paso ([email protected]); The University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio ([email protected]), The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston ([email protected]); The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas ([email protected]); and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (planned starting date fall 2014). Out –of-state choices may be more difficult with few spaces reserved for non-residents. Nebraska possibilities include Creighton r([email protected]) and U. of Nebraska Medical Center ([email protected]), both in Omaha.
Students can choose either the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) which requires about 2½ years of study, or the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) which requires about 3 years of study.
Physical Therapy average salary based on 2012 figures: Starting Salary = $64,300, Overall Average = $75,000, Upper Ranges = $85,700.
PowerPoint slides about physical therapist (PT) education and careers are available on the APTA website at
http://www.apta.org/PTCareers/Presentation/.
Sample Four-Year Plan for Pre-Physical Therapy with a Chemistry Major This plan is designed to provide pre-requisites courses for all Texas Physical
Therapy Programs as of March 2013. As changes could occur, the schools’ websites should be consulted for possible updates.
Total Hours: 130. Some courses can be omitted if students do not wish to apply to all Texas Physical Therapy programs.
YEAR/SEMESTER FALL SPRING
Freshman
15/17 = 32 hours
ENGL 1321 Fr.EnglishMATH 1306 Coll Alg.CHEM 1410 Gen Chem IBIOL1410 ZoologyUMHB 1101 Fr SeminarUMHB 1002 ChapelUMHB 1005 (Fine Arts )
ENGL 1322 Fr. EnglishCSBS 1311 Old TestamentMATH 1320 Elem. FcnsCHEM 1420 Gen. Chem. IIBIOL 1420 BotanyUMHB 1002 ChapelUMHB 1005 (Fine Arts )
Sophomore
15/16 = 31 hours
CHEM 3410 Org. Chem. IPHYS 2411 Gen. Phys. IBIOL 2440 A&P IPSYC 1301 Gen. PsychologyUMHB 1002 ChapelUMHB 1005 (Fine Arts )
CHEM 2181 Capstone I Intro to Research CHEM 3420 Org. Chem. IIPHYS 2412 Gen. Phys. IIMATH 1330 Calculus IBIOL 2441 A&P IIUMHB 1002 ChapelUMHB 1005 (Fine Arts )
Junior
16/18 = 34 hours
CHEM 3400 Quant. CHEM 3440 Phys Chem ICOMM 1320 EXSS -1xxxAdvanced Physiology (4) UMHB 1005 (Fine Arts )
CHEM 3450 Phys Chem. IICHEM 4430 Biochem.CSBS 1312 New TestamentEXSS -1xxxCOMM 1320 Public Sp. World Ideas or Philosophy or Non-U.S. History (3)UMHB 1005 (Fine Arts )
Senior
(17/16 = 33 hrs.)
CHEM 4181 Capstone II Seminar CHEM 4183 Capstone III Research ENGL Literature (3)PSYC 3310 Develop. Psych.SOCI 1311 Intro to Soc.Fine Arts (3)MATH 2302 Stats UMHB 1005 (Fine Arts )
Advanced Anatomy (4) ENGL Literature (3) MATH 3303 Statistics Medical Terminology (3)Technical Writing (3)UMHB 1005 (Fine Arts )
For further information, please contact the Department of Chemistry, Environmental Science and GeologyUMHB Box 8013; 900 College St; Belton, TX 76513-2599
(254)295-4542 or [email protected]
*13. Physician Assistant (PA)
Length of Program: 25-30 months.Sites: Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Tech
University, University of North Texas, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Mercer University in Atlanta began their PA program January 2008. The 28-month program for the Master of Medical Science degree accepts 26 students, who must have at least 90 undergraduate hours plus direct patient care experience. Details are available at http://www.mercer.edu/pharmacy/pa.htm, or phone (678) 547-6232, or e-mail [email protected]
Common Science/Math Pre-requisites: General Biology with Lab – 8 hours, Human A&P – 8 hours, Microbiology – 4 hours, Biochemistry – 3 hours, Immunology or Genetics – 3 hours, Nutrition – 3 hours, General Chemistry with Lab – 8 hours, Organic Chemistry with Lab – 4 hours, College Algebra or Higher – 3 hours, Statistics – 3 hours.
Centralized application process is at www.caspaonline.org
1. Some programs require 100 hours documented clinical experience.
2. Go to www.apap.org (Association of PA Programs) or www.aapa.org (American Academy of Physician Assistants) for the number of HCE (health care hours) required to be documented.
3. University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center (UTSAHSC) Details.
Class size: 30 each year, including Laredo cohort of 6 students effective fall 2007.
Selection process 2006-7: 653 applicants, about 350 fully qualified, 90 interviewees, 30 admissions.
#1 Reason for not qualifying for interview: Failure to submit the supplemental application.
Class Demographics: Males-6, Females-24, Average age – 28;
Degrees Associates-2, Bachelors-22, Masters-6.GPAs: Overall-3.337, Science-3.310, Last 30
hours-3.653.Community Service: 430 Hours, PA Shadow
time-99 hours.Ethnicity: African-American – 2, Asian – 2,
Caucasian – 11, Hispanic-15.Language Skills: Spanish (above average –
7, basic understanding – 15, none – 8); Additional language skills (other than Spanish/English) – 4.
Application: May 1 – Oct. 1. (CASPA application and supplemental application are due by October 1. Completed application consists of all supporting documentation including transcripts and letters of reference present at CASPA.) Supplemental application , including personal statement and any required waivers, is due at registrar’s office of UTHSCSA.
Applicant orientations: May 19, June 16, July 21, Call 210-567-8810 to sign up (limited seating.)
Applicant Counseling: [email protected] or 210-678-8744 and/or [email protected]
General Information: www.uthscsa.edu/sah/pastudies
Specific Questions:[email protected]
Best Advice: Apply as early as possible.
Average Salary for Physician Assistants, based on 2012 figures: Starting Salary = $75,000, Overall Average = $90,000, Higher Ranges = $106,700
*14. Podiatry ( Doctor of Podiatric Medicine or DPM)
Podiatric medicine is the profession that strives to improve the overall health and well-being of patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the foot and ankle. Sports medicine, diabetic foot care, primary care, surgery, orthopedics, biomechanics, and pediatric care are areas of interest.
Job opportunity: Only 13,500 podiatrists practice in the U.S. which is 1 for every 20,000 people.
40 to 50 hour work weeks; $175,000/yrPodiatry has the same medical education as
allopathic programs, with the only difference being specialization in the treatment of lower extremity disorders.
Requirements: a. MCAT, GRE, or DAT score, depending on
school.b. Three years or more of college work (90
semester hours, including 8 semester hours with laboratories, of general or inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biology or zoology, and physics. At least 6 semester hours of English is also required, e.g., literature, composition, speech, communications, language arts.
c. Four years of podiatry school; then Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree is conferred.
d. State Board examination to obtain a license to practice.
e. Residency, 1-2 years in most states.
www.acpm.org (Information available from area podiatrists) More information is available at www.aacpm.org and www.apma.org as well as www.nycpm.edu (New York College of Podiatric Medicine)
*15. Pre-Med (Studies leading to the Doctor of Medicine, M.D. degree – Allopathic Medicine, or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, D. O. degree.)
As previously stated in this document, any major will suffice as long as the required courses are included. These are, for most schools, Freshman General Biology (Zoology and Botany), 8 hours, up to 8 additional hours of Biology, General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Biochemistry, General Physics I and II (Math through Trigonometry is needed here as a minimum pre-requisite), and Calculus I (some schools allow Statistics as a substitute.)
Other courses in the sciences which can improve the MCAT score and/or support medical school studies include Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Physical Chemiostry I and II, and Quantitative Chemistry; however there is no requirement at present that these be taken in order to enter medical school.
Some medical schools require a criminal background check prior to matriculation.
GPA, Science/Math GPA, MCAT Score, Personal Statement and Letters of Evaluation are considered before schools invite applicants to interview.
[Please see additional information on pages 3-14of this document.]
Average salary for Physicians (very dependent on specialty) based on 2012 figures: $165,000
*16. Prosthetist-Orthotist
Courses in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Geometry, Biology, and Kinesiology are recommended. For more information contact the following::
Licensure / CertificationAmerican Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics1650 King St., Ste. 500Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 836-7114
*17. Veterinary Medicine (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or DVM)
Pre-requisites for entry to Texas A & M Veterinary School requires the following courses : English Composition, Public Speaking, Technical Writing, Physics I and II (pre-calculus and/or calculus are pre-requisites for Physics), General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Biochemistry (CHEM 4430 and BIOL 4410, or five hours of biochemistry lecture), Zoology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Animal Nutrition and General Animal Science. [The last two courses may be taken online. Oklahoma State's ANSI 1124 will count for General Animal Science at TAMU.]
] Average GPA’s for the entering class of 2007, Texas residents, are: overall 3.64 and science 3.59.
The following requirement is from the TAMU website.
“Experience with Animals
Knowledge of and experience in working with animals is critical preparation for a successful veterinarian. Appropriate preparation includes formal training and experience as well as
contact with and handling of animals. Applicants to the College of Veterinary Medicine are expected to be familiar with animal and animal behavior. General agriculture knowledge is encouraged for those interested in farm animal veterinary medicine.
To obtain this experience, applicants should register for the course work which provides exposure to animals or involve themselves in practical animal applications in the private sector.”
The GRE is also required. Averages for the entering class of 2007, Texas residents, are: GRE Verbal, 500 (200-800 score scale), GRE Quantitative 655 (200-800 score scale), GRE Analytical 4.55 (0-6 score scale).
See website (aavmc.org) for more specifics.
Average salary for Veterinarian based on 2012 figures: starting pay: $58,800; overall average: $80,000; upper end: 116,700
KEY UPDATES
1) VMCAS2) VMSAR
If you are interested in viewing the application for informational purposes, please contact me for instructions on how to create a special account. Please send your request to me at [email protected].
The VMCAS website contains complete details about the application process to colleges of veterinary medicine:
Application instructions Application Tips
Sample application
Details on each member college, including prerequisites
College Comparison Chart
Instructions for the easy-to-use online letters of evaluation system (e-LOR)
As a reminder, please be sure to direct any questions or concerns you receive regarding the application process to the VMCAS toll-free Student and Advisor Hotline at 1 877 862 2740 or to [email protected].
2) VMSAR Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR) is helpful. This publication provides admissions information for all schools of veterinary medicine in the United States, and AVMA-accredited international schools.
Additionally, in this year’s edition, you will find a section highlighting application and enrollment statistics. Applications by Residency, Age Distribution, Gender Distribution, and Ethnicity Distribution are just a few of the tables included in this section of the VMSAR.
For more information and purchasing instructions on the VMSAR please visit: http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/VMSAR_publications.htm.
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NOTES FOR PRE-MEDS:
From: Mandy McManamon [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 11:26 AMTo: [email protected]: [HLTHPROF] New Pre-med Resource from AAMC
Good morning Advisors,
I’m happy to share with you that the AAMC has created a new resource for pre-med students. We’ve pulled together information from Aspiring Docs, MSAR, SMDEP, the MCAT exam, AMCAS, and FIRST into a single booklet that covers topics for students ranging from deciding if medicine is a career they’re interested in to determining how they will pay for a medical education—and many of the steps in between. Feel free to take a look and please refer your students to this publication at www.aamc.org/aamcpremed.
At the center of the booklet is a graphical depiction of one of the typical paths that we see students take on their journey to medical school. It’s an example that indicates how they may interact with the AAMC for resources and services, along with other activities that they may consider as part of their preparation. To get the graphic as a single, printable page visit www.aamc.org/premedpath.
Also included in this piece are the Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students that have been endorsed by the AAMC’s Committee on Admissions (COA). (They’re also available here: https://www.aamc.org/initiatives/admissionsinitiative/competencies/.)
We hope that your students (and you!) find this information helpful and we appreciate your assistance in sharing this resource! Please let us know if you have questions or other feedback.
Best,Mandy
Mandy McManamon, MA, CUAExperience Strategist
Association of American Medical Colleges2450 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037-1127T (202) 862-6269 E [email protected]
Online Courses: Verify with the school of your choice that they accept. online courses.
1. Introductory Biochemistry is offered by University of California, Extension Online. (Mayo Medical School does not require a Biochemistry lab.)
2. Medical Terminology. *a. See EXSS 2355 Medical Terminology in
UMHB Catalog under Athletic Training. *b. See
coursemedicalonlineterminology.com. *c. The University of New England online
medical terminology course is recommended.
*d. Indiana State University has an online medical terminology course. It’s usually offered both semesters and during the summer. It is ATTR 225 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professions. 3 credits
*3. Scientific Greek and Latin The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers: CLAS 116 Scientific Greek and Latin Credit Hours: 2
Scientific and technical terminology derived from Greek and Latin, with primary emphasis on medical language and terminology.
It is offered on a campus as well as online basis. For more information, please contact:
UNL | Extended Education & Outreach 2100 Vine Street Lincoln, NE 68588-8101 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (866) 700-4747 (toll-free U.S. and Canada)
or (402) 472-2175 (locally or internationally)
Please verify that your school will accept your course before enrolling.
Remember!
1. Failing to plan is planning to fail.
2. Plan your work, and then work your plan!
The following was received fall 2008 and refers to the 2009 TMDSAS application (Texas Pre-dental, pre-med, and pre-veterinary – except for
Baylor.) OLD FEE NEW FEE
Resident Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident1 school $55 $100 1 school $75 $1202 schools $65 $110 2 schools $85 $1303 schools $75 $120 3 schools $95 $1404 schools $85 $130 4 schools $105 $1505 schools $95 $140 5 schools $115 $1606 schools $105 $150 6 schools $125 $1707 schools $115 $160 7 schools $135 $1808 schools $125 $170 8 schools $145 $1909 schools $135 $180 9 schools $155 $20010 schools $145 $190 10 schools $165 $21011 schools $155 $200 11 schools $175 $220
Professional Development ActivitiesTo add additional lines or rows highlight a row, right click, select “Insert,” and make the appropriate choice.
NOTE: Each description should include what you gained from the experience as a future Health Care Professional.
Heath Care Experiences (May be volunteer and service related as well.)Date(s) Avg. Hrs per Wk /
Total Hrs to DateLocation Contact Person
(Name, Title, eMail Address or Phone Number)
Description (One Paragraph describing the experience and what you gained from this experience.)
Volunteer and Service ExperiencesDate(s) Avg. Hrs per Wk /
Total Hrs to DateLocation Contact Person
(Name, Title, eMail Address or Phone Number)
Description (One Paragraph describing the experience and what you gained from this experience.)
Research ExperiencesDate(s) Avg. Hrs per Wk /
Total Hrs to DateLocation Contact Person
(Name, Title, eMail Address or Phone Number)
Description (One Paragraph describing the experience and what you gained from this experience.)
Work ExperiencesDate(s) Avg. Hrs per Wk /
Total Hrs to DateLocation Contact Person
(Name, Title, eMail Address or Phone Number)
Description (One Paragraph describing the experience and what you gained from this experience.)
Honors and AwardsDate(s) Type of Recognition and Contact Information Description
(One Paragraph describing the Award and what you gained from this Award as a future Health Care Professional.)
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